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Dr Ritu Malaiya
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Dr

Dr Ritu Malaiya

Rheumatology

4.94 · 65 verified reviews

English British Sign Language Hindi
2,567+ Patients seen
16 Years in practice
9 Publications
3 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Ritu Malaiya is a consultant Rheumatologist who graduated from King's College London in 2006. She completed her training in General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology within the South London Training program. Throughout her career, she has worked at renowned specialist centers including Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, St George's Hospital, and King's College Hospital.

Since 2018, Dr. Malaiya has been working as a consultant Rheumatologist at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. She has a wealth of experience in managing various general and inflammatory rheumatological conditions.

Dr. Malaiya is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and has held important positions at the local and national level. She has served as the London Representative for the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit and the British Society of Rheumatology Advisory Committee. Additionally, she has been the Royal College of Physicians' Regional Specialty Advisor for Rheumatology in London and has taken on the role of Clinical Lead for Rheumatology from 2020 to 2022.

As a registered GMC (General Medical Council) educator, Dr. Malaiya is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also participates in clinical research as the Principal Investigator for the BSRBR-RA study. Her work has been recognised through national and international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ritu Malaiya

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-895305 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-74B26E16 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,659
Annual physical exam 99395 1,357
Vaccination administration 90471 677
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,210

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ritu Malaiya
HEADSHOT
Ritu Malaiya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ritu Malaiya with the team
WITH TEAM
Ritu Malaiya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Ritu Malaiya

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
    Ritu Malaiya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8504/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31470614 · cited by 163
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Ritu Malaiya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8426/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30046928 · cited by 89

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011

Patient reviews

★ 4.94 65 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.99
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.69
Staff Friendliness
4.96
Ease Of Appointment
4.84
Value For Money
4.86
Would Recommend Pct
98
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-03

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-22

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-25

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ritu.malaiya@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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